Books by Nancy Churnin

Nancy Churnin writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–11, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, justice & fairness, history.

Standalone Books

Charlie Takes His Shot: How Charlie Sifford Broke the Color Barrier in Golf

Nancy Churnin

Charlie Sifford faces down unfair rules and closed doors to become the very first African American golfer to break the s

Ages 5–9

Queen to the Rescue, A: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah

Nancy Churnin

The true story of Henrietta Szold comes to life through cubistic art, showing how one woman’s leadership saved thousands

Ages 6–10

The William Hoy Story

Nancy Churnin

A legendary deaf baseball player invents a brand new system of hand signals to understand the umpire and changes the gam

Ages 4–9

Dear Mr. Dickens

Nancy Churnin

One woman’s persistent letters challenge a legendary Victorian author to confront his own prejudices and change his famo

Ages 7–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

4 books

Ages 8–11

4 books